RIP Rusty the shed dog

[Glenn_M]

Just had to put down our Rhodesian Ridgeback (creatively named Rusty) after just over 11 years of loyal companionship.

She developed a tumor in her chest we discovered a couple of months back so we know what was coming. It was easy to know when it was time and it was this week. She was too good a mate to allow to linger for ourselves.

My almost 4yo is have some trouble understanding and I find in difficult to remain composed when trying to explain.

The kids loved her and she was the gentlest giant ever. In the old days when just setting up the shed, she'd love to lie under the Triton WC and get covered in saw dust. As soon as she heard it fire up she'd race into the shed and plonk down. Loved power tools as much as I did I reckon. Crazy beast, always had to be in the thick of it. I remember climbing a ladder to get her down as she was stuck half way as we were doing some repairs on the roof and of course she needed to supervise.

Well, tonight I'll raise a glass and cry like a baby I'm not afraid to admit.

Thank you for 11 years of dedicated companionship. I hope we were deserving guardians. That'll do dog.

Glenn

[Groggy]

Sad to read. I was playing Julian Lennon's "Saltwater" when I read it, surreal.

It's terrible to lose a pet I reckon, they never question a dropped tool, missed cut or another high cost piece of firewood. They're just there for the company.

Sorry for your loss Glenn.

[Grunt]

Glenn, I know how hard it is to lose a mate. Reading your story has brought tears to my eyes.

[fred.n]

Not a good read at all Glenn........bought back memories
I feel for you mate
I to had to put a pet down in Nov last year after 14 years
and I too cried like a youngin...........nothin wrong with that mate, that's love

I to, will raise a glass for you and Rusty tonight
All the best

[ernknot]

My last Jack Russel got bitten by a tiger snake ( second bite by a snake) and there was nothing I could do, she died in my arms. Absolutley wrecked me for a long time. Saved my life that dog. It is tough to lose a pet that gives you unconditional love and loyalty. RIPR.

[Doughboy]

Glenn

I charge my glass to your rusty. May she lay under the eternal work centre in the sky and be covered in dust for eternity.

Unquestionable friendship is hard to find but I think you had it in spades.

In my thoughts.

Pete

[tameriska]

Sorry to hear about Rusty. It does take a big piece of your heart when they go.

[watson]

Vale Rusty

From a dedicated dogist.

Regards,
Noel

[DJ’s Timber]

Condolences on your loss

[abitfishy]

Funny how a hearing of dog passing away upsets me, but not a human. Being involved in dog rescue, having a few pass or even just having to say goodbye when they are rehomed rips my heart out. I still have a bit of a blubber now and again for no reason other than thinking of the dogs that have been in my life. And thats coming from a grown man. Dogs are a very, very special creature in my books.

So sorry for your loss.

[Paws]

I am very sorry for your loss. My 13 year old dog had to have some teeth out yesterday and I wasn't sure that he'd make it through the operation. I'm grateful now for every day I get to spend with him and dread the day he dies.

[Waldo]

G'day Glenn M,

A dog becomes a family member and an unquestioning loyal mate. Their death is always a hard thing to come to terms with and accept. And like a death of someone in the family, it doesn't seem real because the world keeps on going and no-one knows your loss.

As someone who loves dogs I feel you you and your family.

[Felder]

G'day Glenn,

Sorry to hear of your loss, but thank you for telling us about it.

As a result of reading your story I am vowing to spend more time with my dogs, who have taken a bit of a back seat in my life since my daughter was born. I know I'll be devastated when it's their time to go, and I don't want to regret not spending enough time with them.

Again - thank you, and commiserations.

[Gumby]

[MurrayD99]

Sorry to hear this. Our big grey cat Jose Antonio (also 11) went missing for a week+ and we were soooo upset. Pam found him hiding in the trees... but it reminded us what they mean and how we take them for granted.